# Scan Halal vs BMECC

The clearest difference is rating: BMECC at 4.5 against Scan Halal's 3.8. BMECC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Scan Halal's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 20). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan Halal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. BMECC asks for nothing beyond the download.

BMECC holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan Halal has 2.3K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan Halal | BMECC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-halal/id589534185/reviews) | **[4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bmecc/id1668015359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ummah Labs & Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/589534188) | [Swaleha Inamdar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384355172) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan Halal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-halal/id589534185)

This app helps Muslims make informed halal dietary choices by scanning product barcodes. It analyzes ingredients and provides halal status, simplifying the process of understanding food product composition.

**Highlights:** Scan product barcodes, Analyze ingredient sources, Display halal status, Inform halal dietary choices, Supports USA & Canada products

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Version | $23.99 | per year |
| Ad-Free Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for finding halal food
- 🚀 Convenient to use
- 💡 Useful for Muslims and vegetarians

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Limited product database
- ❌ Many products not recognized
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location access
- ⏱️ Slow response times

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Inconsistent scanning results
- Submitted products not getting reviewed

**Requested features**

- Search function to find products
- Faster verification of submitted products
- Improved database coverage
- Option to disable location access


### BMECC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bmecc/id1668015359)

Stay connected with community events, prayer times, and important updates from a religious organization. Access information about affiliated institutions like a mosque and an academy.

**Highlights:** Community events updates, Prayer time information, Important organizational news, Information on affiliated institutions, Receive notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan Halal free?

Scan Halal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BMECC free?

BMECC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scan Halal or BMECC?

BMECC is rated higher. Scan Halal averages 3.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while BMECC averages 4.5 from 20 ratings.

### Do Scan Halal or BMECC have ads?

Neither Scan Halal nor BMECC shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*